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Willie McCovey Obituary

San Francisco Giants legend Willie McCovey cracked more than 500 home runs in his Hall of Fame career. McCovey, nicknamed "Stretch," was a Giant for 19 of his 22 seasons in the league and was one of the most beloved players in San Francisco. He led the MLB in home runs in 1963, 1968, and 1969. He played for the Padres and the A’s from 1974 until 1976 and returned to the Giants in 1977, retiring in 1980.

In 1977, at the age of 39, he hit 28 home runs and was awarded Comeback Player of the Year. He is one of only a handful of players who have hit home runs in four different decades.

He died at the age of 80.

We invite you to share condolences for Willie McCovey in our Guest Book.

San Francisco Giants legend Willie McCovey cracked more than 500 home runs in his Hall of Fame career. McCovey, nicknamed "Stretch," was a Giant for 19 of his 22 seasons in the league and was one of the most beloved players in San Francisco. He led the MLB in home runs in 1963, 1968, and 1969. He played for the Padres and the A’s from 1974 until 1976 and returned to the Giants in 1977, retiring in 1980.

In 1977, at the age of 39, he hit 28 home runs and was awarded Comeback Player of the Year. He is one of only a handful of players who have hit home runs in four different decades.

He died at the age of 80.

We invite you to share condolences for Willie McCovey in our Guest Book.

Guest Book Highlights

"Dear family of Willie, May the God of all comfort add to yours at this most distressing time. Please accept this as my sincerest apologies and condolences for your loss. Sincerely, Aaron Orange Wesley Chapel,Fl Chipsorange @aol.com"- Aaron Orangee (Wesley Chapel, FL)

"My condolences to the family......"- Ms Mack (CA)

"My condolences to the McCovey family for your great loss. May God be with you and bring comfort to your hearts. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17" (MA)

"PRAYERS "- Valenda Newell (Indianapolis, IN)

"Sincerest sympathy on your loss. My father loved the sport. He knew many names. Mr. McCovey brought much joy to lovers of the sport. I know that he brought much joy to the family I am so sorry that he is gone."- Mv (MD)

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Published online on October 31, 2018 courtesy of Tributes.com

San Francisco Giants legend Willie McCovey cracked more than 500 home runs in his Hall of Fame career. McCovey was a Giant for 19 of his 22 seasons in the league and was one of the most beloved...
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